The DPIIT recognition checklist
By Arjun Mehta
3 Sept 2026 · 1 min read
DPIIT recognition is the gate to the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, tax exemptions, and a long list of state programmes. It's free.
You're eligible if
- The company is a Private Limited, LLP, or registered Partnership.
- It's less than 10 years old.
- Annual turnover has never crossed ₹100 crore.
- It's not formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business.
- It's working towards innovation — a new product, process, or service, or a scalable improvement.
What you'll upload
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Certificate of incorporation | PDF from the MCA portal |
| PAN of the entity | |
| A short write-up | What you're building and why it's innovative |
| Website / deck / video | Optional but strongly recommended |
After you're recognised
You get a certificate with a DPIIT number. Keep it handy — nearly every grant application asks for it, and incubators verify it before shortlisting.